Project Risk Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Risk Manager based in Portugal.

• This is a senior risk leadership role responsible for strengthening risk management across a complex EMEA project portfolio.
• You will help project teams anticipate uncertainty, protect cost and schedule commitments, and make better-informed delivery decisions.
• Working closely with engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, commercial, commissioning, and operations teams, you will embed risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• The role combines hands-on quantitative analysis with strategic advisory responsibilities and senior stakeholder engagement.
• You will oversee project and portfolio risks, identify systemic exposures, and provide clear recommendations on mitigation, contingency, and investment decisions.
• You will also help build a proactive risk culture through strong governance, assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• This is an opportunity to influence major infrastructure programmes in a fast-paced, international environment where effective risk management directly supports successful project delivery.